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Natalee Jamerson received the Blimling Award for her work as the Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate Assistant in Campus Activities. Jamerson is a graduate student pursuing master's degrees in both applied data analytics and industrial-organizational psychology and human resource management.

IORHM graduate student Natalee Jamerson receives Gregory S. Blimling Award at 2024-25 Black and Gold Leadership Awards
Apr 25, 2025

Natalee Jamerson received the Blimling Award for her work as the Fraternity and Sorority Life Graduate Assistant in Campus Activities. Jamerson i...

Department of Psychology Selects Outstanding and Distinguished Seniors
Apr 18, 2025

This year, from more than 1,400 majors and many excellent and deserving students, the Department of Psychology selected Avery Blackwell (right) as the...

From left, members of Kappa Alpha Pi Fraternity, Inc. Kaylee Taylor, Emma Shelton, Ashley Bigelow and Sofie Mascellino collaborate with Letters of Love to create cards on Nov. 14. Courtesy of McKenna Carver.

Small notes, big impact through Letters of Love [student featured]
Apr 16, 2025

In challenging times, the simple act of writing letters can foster heartfelt communication and connection. During her mother’s cancer treatments, Em...

Psychology Professor Discusses How Learning Science Can Be Used to Improve Family, Education, and Work Systems in Exclusive Interview
Apr 3, 2025

In a recent interview, Dr. Brian Higley, a Visiting Professor of Psychology at Appalachian State University, and Sasha Monaco, co-author (with Dr. Hig...

Psychology Graduate Students Participate in the Three Minute Thesis Competition
Jan 29, 2025

Following a delay caused by Hurricane Helene, Appalachian State University’s Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies held the 13th annual Thre...

Steven Vogel, Dr. Herman van Werkhoven, Sean Doherty, Jonathan Culpepper and Dr. Sharareh Shirzad at Appalachian State University's 13th annual Three Minute Thesis competition on Friday, January 24, 2025. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

CAS students participate in 13th annual Three Minute Thesis competition
Jan 27, 2025

BOONE, N.C. — Following a delay caused by Hurricane Helene, Appalachian State University’s Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies ...

Dr. Yalçın Açıkgöz, associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University

2025 Best Cities for Jobs [faculty featured]
Jan 27, 2025

Dr. Yalçın Açıkgöz, associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University, is interviewed about the job-hunting pro...

Dr. Will Canu is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor in the Department of Psychology.

Dr. Will Canu featured on Appalachian Excellence podcast
Jan 13, 2025

On this episode, we explore the research and initiatives of Dr. Will Canu, a clinical psychologist and professor at Appalachian State University, focu...

Oliver Sullivan is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management program. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Oliver Sullivan
Dec 17, 2024

Oliver Sullivan, a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (IOHRM) program, recei...

Sam Arkle (upper left), Gracie Bullington ’23 (upper right), Claire Ringland Calhoun (lower left) and Chase Riddell (lower right) were inducted into the Fall 2024 Cratis D. Williams Society. Photos submitted

Fall 2024 Cratis D. Williams Society inductees include four CAS graduates
Dec 13, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — In the Spring and Fall, Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies seeks nominations for t...